Bar
Unclaimed profileAlchemy Lounge and Cigar
Knoxville, TN
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-07 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
A cocktail lounge with a serious pour: the menu runs from a Michter's-based Alchemy Old Fashioned to a rye-and-brandy Espresso Martini, with variations across spirits. Wines and ports offer range, and mocktails get equal craft. Customers call the drinks excellent and well-made. It's a place where the bar program, not the setting, does the talking.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Alchemy Old Fashioned: Michter's Bourbon, Demerara, Angostura, flamed orange peel, and a Luxardo cherry, with rum, gin, or mezcal variations. Or the Espresso Martini, built on Rittenhouse Rye, Torres Brandy, and Averna, with a vanilla Demerara espresso finish.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate classic templates with thoughtful twists, plus anyone who wants a non-alcoholic option that doesn't feel like an afterthought. The port list also gives fortified-wine fans a reason to linger.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail list that offers variations on an Old Fashioned and Espresso Martini across different base spirits, plus a dedicated mocktail menu with Seedlip-based builds. The port selection by the glass, including Fonseca and Graham's, adds range beyond the usual bar pour.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Cocktails are the centerpiece: a deep list of handcrafted drinks with creative variations and house specialties. The Alchemy Old Fashioned and the Espresso Martini show a modern bent, while the Paper Plane uses Weller Special Reserve. The cocktails as excellent and perfectly crafted stands out repeatedly.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive handcrafted list with creative variations, including a rye-and-brandy Espresso Martini and an Old Fashioned with Michter's Bourbon and flamed orange peel.
- — Range of base spirits and styles, from the amaro-laced Black Manhattan to a tequila-based Sailors Song.
Standout selections
- — Alchemy Old Fashioned: Michter's Bourbon, Demerara, Angostura, flamed orange peel, Luxardo cherry; variations in rum, gin, or mezcal.
- — Espresso Martini: Rittenhouse Rye, Torres Brandy, Averna, vanilla Demerara, espresso.
- — Paper Plane: Weller Special Reserve, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon, royal shake.
Pricing: $12.48–$18.72
Wine
Wine by the glass spans familiar varietals from California and Italy, but the real distinction is the port list, with pours from Fonseca, Graham's, Seppeltsfield, and Warre's, including a Graham's 10-year tawny.
Menu strengths
- — A diverse by-the-glass list covering Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Prosecco, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- — Port selection includes aged tawny options from major houses, unusual for a cocktail lounge.
Standout selections
- — Graham’s 10yr Tawny at $20.80.; Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara.
- — St. Huberts The Stag Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles.
Pricing: Wines $12.48–$16.64; ports $13.52–$36.00
Beer
A straightforward beer list of domestic and imported labels, with a few higher-end choices like Guinness and a Hazy IPA. Prices are accessible, but the selection is conventional next to the cocktail and port depth.
Menu strengths
- — Covers familiar ground from High Life to Guinness and includes a cider and hard seltzer option.
- — Entry-level pricing, with a High Life at $3.12.
Standout selections
- — High Life — $3.12 — Beer; Coors Banquet — $5.20 — Beer
Pricing: $3.12–$9.36
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu with four crafted zero-proof drinks, including a Seedlip-based 0-Proof Old Fashioned and a habanero-bitter Cowboy Face. Non-alcoholic beer, sparkling water, and energy drinks round out the list.
Menu strengths
- — Creative mocktails priced at $8.32, showing as much intent as the cocktail list.
- — Seedlip Spice 94 features in two builds, giving the zero-proof options a spirit-like base.
Standout selections
- — 0-Proof Old Fashioned: Seedlip Spice 94, Demerara, Angostura, orange bitters.
- — Cowboy Face: ginger beer, lemon, habanero bitters.; Old City Refresher: Seedlip Spice 94, orgeat, lemon, Demerara, club soda.
Pricing: Mocktails $8.32; other N/A $3.12–$6.24
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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